disclaimer: mentions of death.

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Abby woke up on Quinn's chest, with her phone ringing. Without checking who was calling her she picked up.

"Hello?" said in a groggy voice "Hi princess," said her mother on the other side of the phone.

Abby sat up in her bed while Quinn groaned at the loss of touch but rolled over and fell back asleep. "Mama what's up" said Abby with a smile on her face. Her mother never called often, she was old school and didn't know how to use her phone that well.

"Oh honey I have some terrible news," said her mother with a shakey voice. Abby's smile dropped from her face. Quinn also woke up when he heard his girlfriend talking to someone.

"Hey what's up babe," asked Quinn with confusion while he sat up. Abby gave him a hand gesture of "Hold on".

"Your father was in a drunk driving crash this morning" her mother started. "And I'm sorry Angel but he passed away from the accident" her mother finished then broke out into a sob over the phone.

Abby was in shock, he had tears in her eyes that threatened to run down her face. Quinn sat next to her waiting patiently for Abby to get off the phone.

"Okay well be home as soon as we can," said Abby to her hysterical mother. "Okay see you soon darling," said her mother before hanging up the phone.

Once the call had ended, Abby placed her phone on the bed and turned toward Quinn. He was still confused about what happened but he knew this wasn't the time to ask.

Abby fell into his arms and started to sob. Quinn's hands made their way to her hair, he stroked her hair softly while telling her it was going to be okay.

He didn't have to ask anymore, he knew. After almost 30 minutes of Abby crying she looked up at Quinn. Her eyes are bloodshot red, tears stain down her face, and snot dripping down her nose.

Abby reluctantly got up out of bed and went to grab her computer, she needed to look for flights. "Quinn," asked Abby as she typed in the airport site. "Yes babydoll" responded Quinn.

"I know it's a lot to ask but will you come with me back home" asked Abby with hope in her voice. "Absolutely baby," said Quinn as he pulled out his phone dialing his coach's number.

He was immediately connected to his coach. "Hi Quinn what's up," asked his coach. "I won't be able to make it to tonight, and tomorrow's game," said Quinn speaking as stable as he could, "I have a family emergency" he finished.

"Oh, I'm so sorry, Quinn." said his coach. "But you do know that if you miss these next two games you won't be able to start for the next two games you back for," said his coach explaining the policy.

"Yes sir I know," said Quinn without flinching. "Okay well thank you for letting me know," said his coach before hanging up.

"Oh Quinn I'm so sorry," said Abby "I forgot about your games this week" rambled Abby. "Quinn please stay I don't want you losing out on playing time just because of me" she finished as more tears weld up in her eyes for the second time that morning.

"No honey listen," started Quinn "I would do anything for you, it's just a hockey game. I'll play many more in my career, I want to be with you right now," he said while hugging his girlfriend.

"Okay thanks, Quinn, I appreciate it," she said as she went back to looking at flights to Wisconsin.

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They could only find one last-minute flight to Wisconsin. It would also have a two-hour layover in Dover, Colorado but the couple wasn't complaining.

Abby pulled out her suitcase and started to place night clothes for about a week inside her suitcase. She wasn't staying that long but she wanted to be prepared.

Quinn had gone back to his apartment to pick up his clothes. He would be picking Abby up at 12 to go to the airport.

It was currently 11:34 when Abby finished packing her extra clothes away. She made her way to the back of her closet and found a knee-length black dress. She picked up sleek black heels and placed both inside her suitcase.

She picked up the toiletries she'd needed for the trip and placed them in her suitcase, zipping up um and moving it to the kitchen.

She grabbed a backpack out of her closet and started to pack her computer, iPhone chargers, passport, and other miscellaneous things she would need for the flight.

She noticed around 11:48 that she was still wearing Quinn's sweatshirt with booty shorts. She quickly changed into black Nike sweatpants and one of Quinn's clean hoodies.

Before she made her way downstairs to meet Quinn. She texted Tori what had happened and that she apologized for the late notice.

Quinn came and opened the apartment door and walked Abby down to the Uber. The couple made their way to the airport quickly and without any problems.

They checked their bags and then made their way towards security. While walking the couple was stopped by a brother and sister.

"Oh my gosh, are you Quinn Hughes?" asked the boy who looked about 14. Quinn laughed awkwardly and said hello to the boy.

The girl turned to Abby and asked for a picture and an autograph. Abby looked terrible like she had been crying. But she had been crying.

They both agreed to a picture to not make anyone angry. Quinn signed the younger boy's hand, while Abby signed the teenage girl's arm.

They both took individual pictures and a group picture. The brother and sister looked as if they were about to ask something again but Quinn intervened.

"Hey guys it was awesome to meet you, but we have to get going," he said to Quinn as he sent them an apologetic smile.

Abby thanked Quinn for that as they walked towards their gate, their hands intertwined while doing so.

Once they sat down at their gate, it was about 20 minutes till boarding. Abby had pulled out her phone and saw that Tori had texted her.

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TORI😈❤️‍🔥
hey babe i know y'all already
left but i just wanna let u know
that this was published like
10 minutes ago
Quinn Hughes skipping games
to go on vacation with influencer

ABBY🐚☀️
omg okay thanks tori

TORI😈❤️‍🔥
ofc gf
have a safe flight, sending
my love 💞💞

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Abby had clicked on the link, and it was to an article. The journalist wrote how Quinn was skipping his hockey games to go on vacation with Abby.

Quinn was sent the same thing by Jack. Both looked at each other confused. Abby's tears had started as she silently started to cry. "Why can't people mind their business" she thought as she continued to read the article.

The main picture of the article was them posing with the brother and sister. Quinn looked at his girlfriend in worry. The press has started to make their presence known a lot lately.

One example of many was when Abby shopping at the mall with Tori filming a vlog, 12 paparazzi waited outside the mall and followed their car to the restaurant where the two girls were eating lunch after.

Another time was when Abby was walking into Quinn's game against the Anaheim Ducks. She was practically bombarded by people twice her size.

When Quinn found out about it, after prying it out of his girlfriend he was furious. He tweeted on Twitter that night for everyone to leave the couple alone.

Needless to say, that didn't work.

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Abby and Quinn both boarded their flight. They lucky were able to sit next to each other. Abby at the window, and Quinn in the middle, with no one in the Isle.

Once they sat down, Abby realized this was the first time Quinn was meeting her family. She wished it was under better circumstances but still, this was important in their relationship.

Abby had met Quinn's family in the beginning, Now it was Quinn's turn.

"You're gonna meet my brothers today," said Abby as she pulled out her blanket from her bag.

"Yeah, are they scary? Asked Quinn. Abby laughed but Quinn still had his serious face on.

"No they're not," she said "Well I should say Adrian isn't, but Theo might be scary looking" she laughed remembering what her brother looked like during Christmas.

"Well that's good I guess," said Quinn as he held onto his girlfriend's hand as they waited to take off. Let's just say Quinn wasn't the biggest fan of flying, but only Abby knows that.

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The couple landed in Madison, Wisconsin around 5 pm Wisconsin time. While they made their way off the plane Abby called her brother to ask him to pick them up.

Adrian quickly agreed saying Theo also wanted to join if that was cool. Abby agreed and told him she'd see him soon.

Abby and Quinn both made their way to baggage claim, walking extra fast to try and not be recognized.

Once there, they waited for the bags to start being put on the conveyor belt. Many people's bags were taken and eventually, both of their bags were out.

Quinn went and picked up both off the conveyor belt and walked with his girlfriend out to the sidewalk.

Once the couple walked outside they waited a few minutes until a black Ranger Rover pulled up.

Abby smiled recognizing the car. Once the car stopped two boys exited the vehicle. The driver was tall, brunette, and had tattoos all over his body. While the other boy was slightly shorter and had light brown hair.

The shorter boy somewhat resembled Abby, with his facial shape and smile. Both made they way over to the couple.

Abby went and hugged the shorter boy, while the taller boy stood and stuck out his hand to Quinn.

Without hesitation, Quinn shook his hand. "I Theo" spoke the older boy. "I'm Quinn" replied Quinn with a small smile.

"I wanna thank you for watching over our sister while she's in Vancouver, it means a lot to our family," he said with a small smile.

"Of course," said Quinn as the younger boy was coming up towards him. "Hello I'm Adrian" spoke out the smaller boy. "I Quinn," said Quinn introducing himself again.

Adrian made his way back to stand by his twin sister as they walked and went into the black car.

"I am so sorry about your loss", Quinn said while helping Theo with putting bags into the trunk.

"Thank you" spoke Theo as he made his way to the driver's side. Quinn sat in the backseat next to Abby.

This was about to be a difficult week.

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